Process
of Transfer of Shares of Private Company
In
Demat Form
Section 56 of Companies Act,
2013 read with The Depository Act, 1996
(11th February 2025)
INTRODUCTION:
The
author will cover the "Process and provisions of transfer of shares of
Private Limited Company in Demat form instead of Physical shares" in
this column.
SHORT SUMMARY:
With the advancement of technology and
regulatory reforms, the transfer of shares in India has shifted from the
physical mode to dematerialized (demat) mode. The Depositories Act, 1996,
governs the process of share transfer through depositories such as NSDL and
CDSL.
This article explains the step-by-step
process of transferring shares through the demat system, the applicable legal
provisions, and compliance requirements.
v Legal Framework Governing Stamp Duty:
ü Depositories
Act, 1996: Governs the electronic holding and
transfer of shares.
ü Companies
Act, 2013 (Section 56 & Section 58):
Deals with the transfer and transmission of securities.
STEP-BY-STEP
PROCESS OF TRANSFER OF SHARES THROUGH DEMAT
I.
Agreement
Between Transferor and Transferee: The seller
(transferor) and buyer (transferee) agree on the share transfer. The buyer must
have an active Demat Account with a Depository Participant (DP) registered with
NSDL or CDSL (wherever company has registered itself).
II. Submission of Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) by Transferor:
The seller must fill out and submit a Delivery
Instruction Slip (DIS) to their Depository Participant (DP).
The DIS must contain following informations:
·
ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) of the company’s
shares.
·
Name of the company.
·
Number of shares to be transferred.
·
Buyer’s DP ID and Client ID.
·
Type of transfer (market/off-market).
·
Execution date.
III. Verification and Processing by DP:
ü The seller’s DP verifies the DIS details.
ü The DP shall send an intimation to RTA/ Company
for verification of same.
ü If DP receive the confirmation from RTA/ Company they
processes the transfer request electronically through NSDL/CDSL.
IV. Debit from Transferor’s Demat Account & Credit to Transferee’s Account:
ü Once processed, the shares are debited from the
seller’s Demat Account.
ü The shares are then credited to the buyer’s Demat
Account.
V. Payment Consideration:
ü The buyer makes the payment to the seller based
on agreed terms (in case of an off-market transfer).
ü In case of off-market transfers, payment is
usually made via bank transfer, cheque, or RTGS.
Additional
Considerations
1.
Off-Market vs. Market Transfers
ü Market Transfer: When shares are sold through a
stock exchange.
ü Off-Market Transfer: Direct transfer between
individuals/entities, such as for gift, family settlement, or private sale
Stamp Duty on Off-Market Transfers
ü 0.015% of the consideration value of shares is
payable as stamp duty (collected via NSDL/CDSL online).
Conclusion:
The process of
transferring shares through demat mode ensures efficiency, security, and
transparency. Investors must comply with regulatory requirements under the
Depositories Act, and the Companies Act to execute a valid share transfer.
Author – CS
Divesh Goyal, GOYAL DIVESH & ASSOCIATES Company Secretary in Practice from
Delhi and can be contacted at csdiveshgoyal@gmail.com).
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